Holding structure for holding a plurality of containers for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic purposes and transport or packaging container comprising the same
US11518596B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/105
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A holding structure for holding a plurality of containers for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic purposes includes a carrier having openings or receptacles for accommodating the containers. Holding devices for holding the containers are provided at the openings or receptacles. The holding devices can selectively assume two different stable positions, namely a first stable position in which the containers can be inserted without friction into the openings or receptacles and a second stable position in which the containers are held in the respective opening or receptacle by frictional engagement or by positive locking. The containers can be reliably inserted into the openings or receptacles without material abrasion. In the open insertion position of the holding devices, a large number of containers can be inserted concurrently into the openings or receptacles without high forces acting on the holding structure.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.